/news/tags/ohio-public-schools Ohio public schools en-US Copyright Thu, 26 Aug 2021 21:39:18 GMT /news/education/2021-08-26/school-choice-backers-want-legislation-to-compel-more-districts-to-allow-open-enrollment The advocates for school choice says too many suburban districts close their doors to children living outside their geographic boundaries. Thu, 26 Aug 2021 21:39:18 GMT /news/education/2021-08-26/school-choice-backers-want-legislation-to-compel-more-districts-to-allow-open-enrollment Jo Ingles /news/health-science/2021-08-17/how-central-ohio-schools-are-navigating-face-mask-policies With Central Ohio K-12 schools starting throughout the month, each district is setting its own COVID-19 policies to make sure they can begin the year on the right foot. Tue, 17 Aug 2021 15:55:19 GMT /news/health-science/2021-08-17/how-central-ohio-schools-are-navigating-face-mask-policies Michael Lee /news/government-politics/2021-07-26/dewine-theres-no-appetite-for-mandating-masks-in-schools The Ohio Department of Health’s latest COVID guidance for K-12 schools strongly recommends those who can be vaccinated get shots, and masks for those who can’t or choose not to. But it doesn’t mandate masks for all, like some individual schools are doing. Mon, 26 Jul 2021 21:27:20 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-07-26/dewine-theres-no-appetite-for-mandating-masks-in-schools Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2021-06-09/architects-of-school-funding-overhaul-plan-speak-out The Ohio House and Senate are now considering different versions of school funding plans as part of the upcoming state budget. Some of the members \of a bipartisan group that created a school funding plan that was considered in the legislature last year want to refocus lawmakers on the proposal. Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:28:19 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-06-09/architects-of-school-funding-overhaul-plan-speak-out Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2021-05-05/school-board-in-southwest-ohio-district-votes-students-and-staff-can-quit-wearing-masks The Board of Education for a southwest Ohio school district has voted to defy the state’s mask mandate. Wed, 05 May 2021 23:28:01 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-05-05/school-board-in-southwest-ohio-district-votes-students-and-staff-can-quit-wearing-masks Jo Ingles /news/education/2021-04-28/new-coalition-backs-proposed-school-funding-reform-plan A coalition of progressive groups is coming together to support a bipartisan school funding plan that’s been put into the budget after languishing in the state legislature. Wed, 28 Apr 2021 18:17:18 GMT /news/education/2021-04-28/new-coalition-backs-proposed-school-funding-reform-plan Jo Ingles /news/education/2021-03-23/legislators-educators-to-discuss-new-school-funding-plan Leagues of Women Voters of Hudson, Kent, Akron and Greater Cleveland have come together for a Real Talk discussion about the Fair School Funding plan. Real Talk is a series of honest dialogues that address issues of inequity and discrimination. Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:15:15 GMT /news/education/2021-03-23/legislators-educators-to-discuss-new-school-funding-plan Sarah Taylor /news/podcast/wksu-news-presents/2021-03-16/recipe-for-success-which-kids-thrive-learning-online Community educators examine the pros and cons of online learning and how it affects some kids better than others. Tue, 16 Mar 2021 09:05:40 GMT /news/podcast/wksu-news-presents/2021-03-16/recipe-for-success-which-kids-thrive-learning-online Foluke Omosun /news/education/2021-03-12/schools-districts-consider-ways-to-help-students-recover-from-pandemic-losses Public schools in Ohio have until April 1 to submit a plan to the state for dealing with “learning loss” caused by the pandemic. Fri, 12 Mar 2021 21:41:25 GMT /news/education/2021-03-12/schools-districts-consider-ways-to-help-students-recover-from-pandemic-losses Jenny Hamel /news/education/2021-02-23/state-ed-leader-explains-why-testing-ohio-students-this-year-is-important The data will help educators know where to start when making up for lost learning during the pandemic. Wed, 24 Feb 2021 03:11:13 GMT /news/education/2021-02-23/state-ed-leader-explains-why-testing-ohio-students-this-year-is-important Jo Ingles